Recreation Assistant

Alaris Health at The Atrium; Journal Square (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at The Atrium in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a recreation assistant to plan, organize and direct resident activity programs across cognitive levels, from Wii games to bingo.

The role includes visiting residents, assisting with the recreation calendar and newsletter, coordinating volunteers, and promoting a compassionate atmosphere that respects each resident’s needs and rights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and regulatory certification.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong interaction with residents and the public.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and promote recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encourage participation and engagement.
• Visit bed-bound residents and non-participants and provide appropriate recreation services.
• Assist with the daily radio program, monthly newsletter and recreation calendar.
• Assist with volunteer program/ appreciation set-up, admission assessments, clinical responsibilities and community interaction programs.
• Ensure residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring atmosphere that respects individual needs and rights.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alaris Health at The Atrium, a 113 bed-skilled nursing Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a recreation assistant to plan, organize and direct resident activity programs, which may include varied an diversified programming for different cognitive levels of resident function from Wii competitions to bingo to coffee carts and everything in between. Additional responsibilities include:

• assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement
• visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them
• assisting with the daily radio program, monthly newsletter and recreation calendar
• assisting with volunteer program/appreciation set-up, admission assessments, clinical responsibilities and community interaction programs
• and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or equivalent and certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the Center
• Full command of the English language
• Excellent multi-tasking and communication skills
• Positive attitude and have great interaction with everyone from residents to the general public
• Comfortable working both as an individual contributor and part of a larger team